Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are a fully funded doctoral scholarship scheme for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states in the Commonwealth, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC). The programme supports full-time PhD study at a UK university and is administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC), funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This opportunity is designed for high-quality graduates wi...

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is offering ESRC-funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry across the social sciences. The programme is delivered through a consortium of six higher education institutions in London and the south-east: University of Kent , Kingston University , University of Reading , Royal Holloway, University of London , University of Surrey , and University of Sussex . SEDarc supports interdisciplinary doctoral research through five challenge-led pathways: ...

DAAD’s Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) support international graduates from development and newly industrialised countries who want to pursue a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university. In exceptional cases, the programme can also support a doctoral degree in Germany. The scholarship is designed for candidates from all disciplines who already have at least two years of professional experience and who can demonstrate strong academic performa...

University of Sussex is accepting applications for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (2027) for candidates from eligible low-income Commonwealth countries and fragile states. This is a doctoral research opportunity for full-time study at a UK university, with research aligned to one of six development themes: science and technology for development; strengthening health systems and capacity; promoting global prosperity; strengthening global peace, security and governance; strengthening resilience and...

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is offering ESRC-funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry in the social sciences . The programme is delivered across six higher education institutions in London and the south-east: University of Kent , Kingston University , University of Reading , Royal Holloway, University of London , University of Surrey , and University of Sussex . SEDarc combines advanced research training, placements, and an individual doctoral project within one of five...